LOPHORINA A TEA. 



tation by Mr. Wolf is the result of this desire to advance the interest of science, so frequently evinced by Prof. 

 Schlegel in his acts. 



Male. — Top and back of head dark metallic green, a line of bright purple beneath the green on each feather; 

 feathers of the forehead extending over the nostrils in upright tufts on either side. A mantle of lengthened 

 feathers springing from the nape and sides of neck velvety black, with olive-green and purple reflections. Back and 

 rump velvety black, with purple reflections. Secondaries black, bright purple in certain lights, primaries purplish 

 brown. Two central tail-feathers velvet in texture, black, with blue and purple gloss, rest of feathers purplish 

 black. Sides of head with bright purple gloss, chin and throat black, with olive-green reflections ; lower part 

 of neck in front bright purple. Upper part of breast covered by a shield, elevated at pleasure, of scaly feathers 

 much elongated on each side, bright metallic blue-green, changing into purple in some lights. Rest of under- 

 parts purplish black. Bill, feet, and tarsi jet-black. 



Female. — Top and sides of head brownish black, over the eye a short narrow white line, each feather tipped 

 with black. Upper parts reddish brown, darkest near the lower part of neck. Secondaries dark brown, edges of 

 webs rufous. Primaries blackish brown, edged with rufous. Chin, throat, and entire underparts white, barred 

 with brownish black minutely on the throat, broader and more distinct on breast and abdomen. Under tail-coverts 

 rufous, tipped with white and barred with brown. Tail brownish black, edges of the webs lighter brown. Bill, 

 feet, and tarsi jet-black. 



